Boogie Woogie Rhythm

Choreographer: Jo Thompson Szymanski - 2011

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Can be used as a floor split with: Cowboy Charleston
Intro: start on the word “born”

[1-8] TOE STRUT LINDY RIGHT & LEFT
1 – 4Step R toe to right, Drop R heel, Rock back L, Recover forward R

5 – 8Step L toe to left, Drop L heel, Rock back R, Recover forward L

[9-16] TOE HEEL SWIVELS TRAVELING RIGHT OR 4 TOE STRUTS RIGHT
1Touch R toe to right with toe turned in knees bent, swivel left on ball of L

2Swivel right on ball of L, step R to right with toe turned out, knees bent

3Swivel left on ball of R, Touch L heel to left, knees bent

4Swivel right on ball of R, Cross L over R, knees bent

5 – 8Repeat above 4 counts again. Think: toe, step, heel, cross, toe, step, heel, cross

Easier option for counts 1 – 8 – Do 4 Toe Struts traveling to the right
1 – 4Step R toe to right, Drop R heel, Step L toe across R, Drop L heel

5 – 8Step R toe to right, Drop R heel, Step L toe across R, Drop L heel

[17-24] SWING KICKS RIGHT AND LEFT with 1/4 TURN RIGHT
1 – 4Kick R to right diagonal, Step R behind L, Step L to left, Cross R over L

5 – 8Kick L to left diagonal, Step L behind R, Turn 1/4 right step R forward, Step L forward

[25-32] SLOW FORWARD, FORWARD, BACK, BACK WITH RIGHT HAND SNAPS
1 – 2Step R forward to right diagonal, Snap up to right with R hand

3 – 4Step L forward to left diagonal, Snap up to left with R hand

5 – 6Step R back to right diagonal, Snap down to right with R hand

7 – 8Step L back to left diagonal, Snap down to left with R hand

[33-40] STEP TOUCH, BACK, 1/2 TURNS WITH SMALL HITCHES
1 – 2Step forward R to right diagonal, Touch L beside R

3 – 4Step back L, Turn 1/2 right lifting R foot slightly

5 – 6Step forward R, Turn 1/2 right lifting L foot slightly

7 – 8Step back L, Lift R foot slightly

Easier option for above counts 3-8 – Step back L, Touch R, Step back R, Touch L, Step back L, Touch R

[41-48] JUMP OUT, HOLD, KNEE POPS TWICE, JAZZ BOX
&1 – 2Step R to right (&), Step L to left (1), Hold (2)

Styling: Hands go out to side on count 1 – “you’re safe”
&3Bend both knees slightly allowing heels to rise (&), Straighten both legs, heels lower (3)

&4Bend both knees slightly allowing heels to rise (&), Straighten both legs, heels lower (4)

5 – 8Cross R over L, Step L back, Step R to right, Cross L over R

Note: Counts 43-44 were revised on 2/23/11

Start again from the beginning.

Ending: Facing 3:00 wall, counts 45-48 – Step R forward, Turn 1/4 left weight to L, Stomp R forward, Hold

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About the Choreographer

Jo Thompson Szymanski - 2011

Jo Thompson Szymanski is a celebrated choreographer known for her innovative contributions to the dance world, with two dynamic dances featured in our archive. Her vibrant style and passion for movement continue to inspire dancers and audiences alike!

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